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Taliban to Attend UN Climate Conference
The Taliban will participate in a UN climate conference for the first time, seeking international cooperation to address Afghanistan's climate change challenges.
English
United States
PoliticsInternational RelationsHuman Rights ViolationsMiddle EastClimate ChangeEnvironmentAfghanistan
TalibanU.n.National Environmental Protection AgencySave The ChildrenKabul University
Matiul Haq KhalisHayatullah MashwaniAbid Arabzai
- How does climate change affect Afghanistan?
- Climate change severely impacts Afghanistan, causing higher temperatures, reduced water sources, droughts, and food insecurity, affecting agriculture and livelihoods. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the country's geography and weak climate policies.
- Why is the Taliban's attendance at COP29 significant?
- The Taliban will attend the COP29 UN climate conference in Azerbaijan, marking their first participation since taking over Afghanistan in 2021. This is significant because the Taliban lack official international recognition.
- What are Afghanistan's goals in attending the climate conference?
- Afghanistan's delegation aims to enhance cooperation on environmental protection and climate change with the international community, share the nation's climate-related needs, and discuss adaptation and mitigation strategies.
- What does the Save the Children report reveal about Afghanistan's climate vulnerability?
- Save the Children's report highlights Afghanistan's vulnerability to climate change, ranking it sixth globally. The report notes that 25 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces experience severe or catastrophic droughts, impacting over half the population.
- What are the potential benefits of Afghanistan's participation in the climate conference?
- Professor Abid Arabzai believes the conference offers an opportunity for Afghanistan to secure international assistance, clarify its climate commitments, and improve its international standing.